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City Council Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular City Council meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm with Mayor Raithel presiding.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Present: Sarah Aquino, Councilmember
Barbara Leary, Councilmember
Anna Rohrbough, Vice Mayor
Justin Raithel, Mayor
Councilmembers Absent: Michael Kozlowski, Councilmember
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was recited.
AGENDA UPDATE
Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking advised that there was additional information for Item no. 10.
BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
None
SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS:
1. Proclamation of the Mayor of the City of Folsom Proclaiming May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week, May 20, 2026 as City Works Day, and Recognizing Public Works as Emergency Responders
Mayor Raithel presented the Proclamation. Public Works Director Rebecca Neves provided a brief presentation.
2. Annual Presentation by the Sacramento -Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District regarding Regional Mosquito and Vector Management Efforts
Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Assistant Manager Steve Ramos provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council. Folsom ’s representative to the District, Docusign Envelope ID: 7E2902E0-20F6-8D6E-8046-BC3E397D565B File 034-21 26-001
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Craig Burnett , also spoke briefly . Mayor Raithel thanked Mr. Burnett for serving as the City’s representative to the board.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Items appearing on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion.
Councilmembers may pull an item for discussion.
3. Resolution No. 11595 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design and Engineering Consultant Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers Inc. in the Amount of $346,986 for the Folsom-Placerville Rail Trail Project, Project No. PK1604, from State Active Transportation Program Grant Funds in the Amount of $200,000 and Transportation Demand Act (Fund 248) in the Amount of $146,986, and Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $176,986 from Fund 248
4. Resolution No. 11606 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 23-009) with Domenichelli & Associates, Inc. for Design and Engineering Services During Construction for the Water System Rehabilitation Project No. 3 (Project WA2301) for $14,387 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and Appropriation of Funds in the Amount of $14,721 from the Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Fund (Fund 235) [Water Treatment Plant, Faucet Court, Deerwood Way, Folsom-Auburn Road, Oak Avenue Parkway, Price Way, Wales Drive, School Street, Pine Brook Drive, Overbrook Drive, Southwood Drive, Southcreek Circle]
5. Resolution No. 11607 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement (Contract No. 173-21 25-016) with HF&H Consultants, LLC for $36,500 for the Water and Wastewater Rate Studies with $25,000 from the Water Operating Fund (Fund 520) and $11,500 from the Sewer Operating Fund (Fund 530)
6. Resolution No. 11610 - A Resolution Receiving Report from the Community Development Department on the Approval of a Parcel Map Waiver for the Emblem Empire Ranch Apartments Project and Determination that No Further CEQA Review is Required
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
OLD BUSINESS
7. Resolution No. 11609 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Folsom Declaring Results of the Natoma Station Maintenance Assessment District No. 2025-2 Ballot Proceeding, Approving the Final Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagram and Assessments, and Ordering the Levying of Assessments for the Maintenance and Servicing of Improvements Within Said District
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Municipal Landscape Services Manager Derik Perez provided a presentation.
Motion by Councilmember Leary, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11609. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS:
8. Resolution No. 11608 – A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Michael Roberts Construction, Inc. for the Replacement of the Folsom Public Library Low- Slope Roof for a Cost Not To Exceed $948,044.71 (Fund 602)
Capital Projects Manager Ryan Neves provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11608. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
9. Resolution No. 11611 - A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Loewen Pump Maintenance for the Replacement of (1) Motor and Pump and Refurbishment of (1) Pump for the 50-meter Swimming Pool at the Steve Miklos Aquatics Center for a Cost Not-to-Exceed $88,392.70 (Fund 602)
Recreation and Community Services Manager Tom Hellmann provided a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to approve Resolution No. 11611. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Resolution No. 11613 - A Resolution Receiving the 2026 Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee Report to City Council with Recommended Amendments and Dissolving the Committee and Docusign Envelope ID: 7E2902E0-20F6-8D6E-8046-BC3E397D565B File 034-21 26-001
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Direction to Staff Regarding Preparation of Potential Ballot Measure(s) Amending the City Charter and/or the Folsom Municipal Code for the 2026 General Municipal Election
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided a presentation. Ad Hoc Charter Review Committee Chair Bill Romanelli shared additional information. Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking responded to City Council questions regarding campaign contribution limits and the city attorney’s role in relation to the City Council. City Manager Bryan Whitemyer described the next approval steps for potential charter measures at future City Council meetings and responded to questions from the City Council.
Mayor Raithel opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
The following speakers spoke under this item:
• Macy Sherman
• Teresa Garcia
• Brad Shelton
• Jag Nagendra
• Julie Rees
• Adam Murphy
• Shelley Hudson
• Gwynne Willison
• Colleen Shannon
• Chad Vander Veen
• Jolene Livingston
• Julian Sarafian
• Josilyn Schrage
• Paul Kerfeld
The public hearing was closed at 8:19 p.m.
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer, Interim City Attorney Sari Dierking, and Utilities Director Marcus Yasutake responded to questions from the City Council. City Clerk Christa Freemantle provided additional information in response to City Council questions regarding Sacramento County’s fees for placing measure(s) on the ballot
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to approve Resolution No. 11613. Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer provided additional comments
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Motion by Councilmember Rohrbough, second by Councilmember Aquino to remove from further consideration for placement on the ballot:
• Term Limits (Report Item 2 - Charter section 2.01(E); and • City Council Compensation and Expenses (Report Item 3 - Charter section 2.06)
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Rohrbough to remove from further consideration for placement on the ballot:
• City Council – reference to at-large elections (Report Item 1 - Charter section 2.01); and • Transition of Elected Officials from 1990 (Report Item 7 - Charter section 9.02)
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Councilmember Aquino, second by Councilmember Leary to remove from further consideration for placement on the ballot:
• Restriction on City Utility or Enterprise (franchise authority) (Report Item 4 – Charter section 2.07(D)
Motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Aquino, Leary, Rohrbough, Raithel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kozlowski
ABSTAIN: None
In closing the City Council noted that the following items will be brought back to the May 26 City Council meeting for further consideration for the ballot:
Report Item 5 – City Attorney (method of appointment)
Report Item 6 – Boards and Commissions (striking language designating all as only advisory to the Council)
Report Item 8 – Campaign Contribution Limits (increasing the maximum contribution limit)
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CITY MANAGER REPORTS
City Manager Bryan Whitemyer gave a Castle Park update and thanked those involved in the City of Folsom’s 80th birthday party. He also spoke about the upcoming grand reopening of the Folsom bike park event, City Works Day, Battle of the Badges blood drive, and Fire Station 36 as a temporary location while repairs are completed at Fire Station 39.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Aquino expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the City of Folsom’s 80th birthday celebration.
Councilmember Leary shared updates regarding her recent attendance and participation at the Guruvandana celebration, the Folsom Cordova Unified School District joint meeting, a site visit to the Sacramento Food Bank facility, the Tree Foundation fundraiser, and ongoing efforts surrounding the Water Forum Agreement.
Vice Mayor Rohrbough commented on the success of the 80th birthday celebration and extended formal recognition and thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department staff for their extensive hard work on the Castle Park build project.
Mayor Raithel echoed thanks to all volunteers and staff involved in the Castle Park build and the City of Folsom’s 80th birthday celebration. He highlighted his recent attendance at the Folsom Fire Department promotion ceremony, offering congratulations to the promoted personnel for their continued service. Mayor Raithel commended Councilmember Leary and Utilities Director Marcus Yasutake for their dedicated work on the Water Forum Agreement, and extended congratulations to Sutter Health on its new healthcare partnership with the Sacramento Kings. He concluded his remarks by reminding the public to vote for the "Ideas for Change" initiative and offering a special thank you to his mother for attending the evening's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Christa Freemantle, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Justin Raithel, Mayor
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